Kevin Harvick’s love of the sport is said to have started in 1980 when his parents gave him a go-kart after he graduated from kindergarten. He was born as Kevin Michael Harvick on December 8, 1975 in Bakersfield, California. His father, Mike Harvick, would sometimes apply modifications to his little son’s kart, which taught young Harvick to always be prepared […]
Every customer that enters your restaurant must be greeted or acknowledged by your staff in a timely manner. This is the customer’s first impression. Too many times, restaurant patrons are not promptly greeted or acknowledged when they enter the restaurant. This first impression is vital for repeat business. A positive first impression can not only lead to sales, but the […]
body confidence A few months ago I took an online course at Be Nourished on Body Trust. It greatly affected my thinking about my body, weight, diet, exercise. I had put on quite a bit of weight in my early 40s and no matter what I did, nothing caught up with me. But in the process I learned a lot […]
To send a Christmas card or not to send a Christmas card, that is the question. Every year since 1991 I have wrestled with this question, not personally but professionally. My family sends Christmas cards to relatives, friends and some acquaintances. That’s not a problem: it’s a great way to share news, convey best wishes, and generally stay in touch. […]
Everyone knows that you can have a wonderful time with family and friends when you go on vacation or travel to a new and faraway place. However, sometimes disaster can strike when things don’t go as planned or anticipated. Here are some tips and suggestions to help make sure your getaway is affordable and hassle-free. AIR RATES Be flexible. When […]
When you have to build a new structure in your garden, it can be a summer house or a log cabin. It is almost the same but with minor differences like the corner connections. The purpose plays the key role in determining the type. You can first check the standard measurement of the log cabins and then move on to […]
Like everything in life, you need a plan to be successful. That applies to your personal finances as well. No one is completely financially secure unless they have accumulated millions of dollars and decide to live off the savings for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, most people are not ready for retirement. Financial planning is crucial to reaching your […]
James Kouzes and Barry Posner’s Leadership Challenge is outdated, having originated in the early 1980s when everyone was trashing management. Hence, Tom Peters said in the preface to his first edition in 1987 that “…management as we know it is not dead. But that’s the way it should be!” There is no mention of management in his book. The result […]
The pressure for children to excel academically has never been greater than in the old days. Pressure is one of the common school problems faced by children today. Young children in kindergarten and first grade are already under pressure to meet the academic expectations of their parents and teachers. Their parents had never felt such pressure when they were children. […]
As teachers, we must encourage our students to understand themselves based on their internal reference points rather than those of the external world. This practice will affect our teaching in practical and subtle ways. Guiding others is an art of infinite subtlety, although it is seldom appreciated as such. As our understanding and mastery of the art of teaching develops, […]
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